to weapons or stores with 14- or 30-inch suspensionlugs. The forward hook is held in place by aquick-release pin. Eight lifting eyes allow you to handleweapons with different centers of gravity.Before you attach the carrier to the load, put theadjustablehookintheappropriatesuspensionplacement hole, which is held in place by aquick-releasepin.Withthespring-loadedlatchunpinned and depressed, the carrier hooks are engagedwith the weapon lugs. Release the spring-loaded latchand pin the latch in place with a quick-release pin tosecure the load. An instruction plate, mounted on thecarrier, makes it easier for you to match the correctlifting eye to the load. The Mk 51 Mod 1 weaponscarrier is used for horizontal lifting. It has an SWL of4,000 pounds.REVIEW NUMBER 2Q1.What is the purpose of a carrier?Q2.The Mk 49 Mod 1 weapons carrier isconstructedof________________________.Q3.The Mk 49 Mod 1 and Mk 51 Mod 1 weaponscarriers are used to ________________.Q4.What is the SWL of the Mk 51 Mod 1 weaponscarrier?STANDSLEARNINGOBJECTIVE:Recognizethepurpose and use of stands to include theA/E32M-4 maintenance and reconfigurationstand, the A/F 32K-1/1A bomb assembly stand,and the A/F32K-10 small bomb assemblyplatform stand.Stands are metal frameworks used to support aweapon that is being assembled or maintained. Standsmay be immobile or equipped with pivoting casters.The stands discussed in the following paragraphs are ofthe immobile type.A/E32M-4 MAINTENANCE ANDRECONFIGURATION STANDThe A/E32M-4 maintenance and reconfigurationstand (fig. 9-9) is made of steel and aluminum. ThestandconsistsofmaintenanceringassembliesMXK-663/E32M-4(forward),MXK-664/E32M-4(aft), and deck post assembly MXK-665/E32K-4 thatsupports each ring assembly. The ring assemblies canberotated180degreesforconvenientloadaccessibility.The A/E32M-4 maintenance and reconfigurationstand is used to hold the F-14 aircraft weapons railduring general maintenance. It is also used forconfiguring the F-14 weapons rail with associatedbomb racks.REVIEW NUMBER 1 ANSWERSA1.For a complete listing and description ofapproved handling equipment, you shouldrefer to NAVSEAOP2173,Volume1.A2.The general purpose of the standard four-waywood pallet is for use when shipping domesticunit loads of ordnance.A3.The safe working load (SWL) of the Mk 3 Mod0 and Mk 12 Mod 2 pallets is 4,000 pounds.A4.Ammunition pallet crates are used at navalshore activities to handle loose ammunitionand inert items during on-station handlingand transportation.REVIEW NUMBER 2 ANSWERSA1.A carrier is used as a quick and safe way ofattaching a crane cable or other hoistingdevice to ammunition for movement from onearea to another.A2.The Mk 49 Mod 1 weapons carrier isconstructed of two steel pallets weldedtogether.A3.The Mk 49 Mod 1 and Mk 51 Mod 1 weaponscarriers are used to lift weapons with 14-inchsuspension lugs. The Mk 51 Mod 1 carriercan also lift weapons with 30-inch suspensionlugs.9-5Figure 9-9.A/E32M-4 maintenance and reconfigurationstand.